Winter is a great time to notice more about the tree in your yard, on your street or road, especially by taking a walk or hike at a local park. The fresh air will do you some good on a sunny day.

Do you know all the trees in your yard? As leaves emerge from buds very soon, I’d challenge you to identify your trees this year. Proper identification of trees is important so we can select the best ...

Observing and identifying trees is a type of play that benefits kids in multiple ways. For starters, research has found that simply being around trees improves cognitive development and lowers the ...

CORNISH FLAT, N.H. I love trees, and want to know the name -- both English and Latin -- of each one that lives in our woods. And although you could name your favorite tree Bob or Shirley, it makes ...

To properly manage a tree, you need to know what species it is. Plus, tree identification is a lot of fun. Knowing a tree’s species is key to understanding their proper growing conditions, how to ...

An Iowa big tree hunter takes measurements of the an Atlantic white cedar tree on the grounds at Brucemore in southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) ...

If you've ever wondered which plants are growing in your backyard, these apps are for you. Whether you’re a gardener, ...

A few years ago, I made a promise to myself that I would spend more time outside admiring this "nature" that everyone raves about. Quickly, I found out that there was way more to the outdoors than I ...

Every year when spring officially arrives, people spend more time in the great outdoors as the season gears up. Whether you’re looking for help identifying plants along your morning hike or designing ...

The West Virginia State University Extension Service will host a free workshop on Winter Tree Identification on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center at Alum ...

Hickory trees are one of the most important hardwood trees in North America. Hickory isn't one single type of tree; it's a variety of species within the Carya genus. There are about 12 species that ...